Workplace safety during civil unrest

Companies need to have a policy on what to do if rioters besiege their business or employees face other kinds of violence. (Photo: Nico El Nino/iStock)

One of our Out Front Ideas Issues to Watch the last two years has been workplace violence. Our focus has been on the common threats of violence that many workers and businesses are facing.

With the recent civil unrest in several cities, workplaces face potential new dangers from the riots and looting that have unfortunately accompanied some of the peaceful protests. There are several issues that employers need to consider for protecting their employees during these situations.